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At a Glance
Microsoft OneDrive for Business
Microsoft OneDrive for Business
Star Rating
(9,658)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (38.4% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$5 user/month
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ownCloud
ownCloud
Star Rating
(212)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.1% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Microsoft OneDrive for Business excels in file sharing capabilities, with a score of 9.0, while ownCloud closely follows with a score of 9.1, indicating that both platforms are strong in this area, but ownCloud may have a slight edge in user satisfaction.
  • Reviewers mention that Microsoft OneDrive for Business offers superior security features, scoring 9.0 compared to ownCloud's 8.4. This suggests that OneDrive may provide a more robust security framework, which is crucial for enterprise users.
  • G2 users highlight that Microsoft OneDrive for Business has a better overall ease of use rating of 8.6, while ownCloud scores slightly higher at 8.8. This indicates that while both platforms are user-friendly, ownCloud may be slightly more intuitive for new users.
  • Users on G2 report that Microsoft OneDrive for Business has a more comprehensive device management feature, scoring 8.8 compared to ownCloud's 8.3. This could be a deciding factor for organizations that require strict control over devices accessing their data.
  • Reviewers mention that both platforms have strong file management capabilities, but Microsoft OneDrive for Business shines with a higher score in search functionality (8.5) compared to ownCloud (8.3), making it easier for users to locate files quickly.
  • Users say that while both platforms support internationalization well, Microsoft OneDrive for Business scores slightly higher at 8.9 compared to ownCloud's 8.8, indicating a marginally better experience for global teams needing localized support.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Microsoft OneDrive for Business
1 TB of OneDrive storage
$5
user/month
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ownCloud
No pricing available
Free Trial
Microsoft OneDrive for Business
Free Trial is available
ownCloud
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
7,799
8.8
180
Ease of Use
8.6
7,848
8.8
181
Ease of Setup
8.6
1,620
8.3
87
Ease of Admin
8.5
1,462
8.7
83
Quality of Support
8.4
6,072
7.8
140
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
1,394
8.5
71
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
7,598
8.1
178
Features by Category
Cloud Content CollaborationHide 21 FeaturesShow 21 Features
8.7
83,922
8.4
2,202
File Management
8.7
5991
8.6
152
8.6
6012
8.7
152
8.8
6084
8.6
152
8.5
5881
8.3
147
8.5
4999
8.3
127
Collaboration
8.7
5311
8.3
120
9.0
6148
9.1
150
8.3
5398
7.7
113
8.4
4727
7.9
111
Administration
8.7
3930
8.6
109
8.9
4203
8.4
91
8.7
3856
8.3
101
8.8
3859
8.3
96
8.7
4232
9.0
103
8.7
3569
8.8
89
9.0
4332
8.4
114
Platform
8.9
1031
8.8
53
8.8
1368
8.2
75
8.5
1063
8.0
54
8.7
1067
8.6
46
8.6
861
8.3
47
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Microsoft OneDrive for Business
Microsoft OneDrive for Business
ownCloud
ownCloud
Microsoft OneDrive for Business and ownCloud are categorized as Cloud Content Collaboration
Unique Categories
Microsoft OneDrive for Business
Microsoft OneDrive for Business has no unique categories
ownCloud
ownCloud is categorized as AWS Marketplace
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Microsoft OneDrive for Business
Microsoft OneDrive for Business
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
29.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
32.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
38.4%
ownCloud
ownCloud
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
53.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
33.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
13.5%
Reviewers' Industry
Microsoft OneDrive for Business
Microsoft OneDrive for Business
Information Technology and Services
10.7%
Education Management
5.8%
Higher Education
5.3%
Computer Software
5.1%
Hospital & Health Care
3.8%
Other
69.4%
ownCloud
ownCloud
Information Technology and Services
19.7%
Computer Software
12.0%
Marketing and Advertising
5.8%
Telecommunications
3.8%
Hospital & Health Care
3.4%
Other
55.3%
Most Helpful Reviews
Microsoft OneDrive for Business
Microsoft OneDrive for Business
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Daniel J.
DJ
Daniel J.
Verified User in Computer & Network Security

Microsoft's SkyDrive is a decent option, especially if you're in the Windows ecosystem. It is well integrated in to Microsoft Office and offers a decent amount of storage space. The syncing seems reliable and their online editors for Office documents is...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Mike J.
MJ
Mike J.
Verified User in Oil & Energy

EVERYTHING My client had approximately 30 GB in 25,000 files stored in Dropbox. We migrated them into OneDrive for Business. Here are some gotchas discovered along the way: It's not just a file system. It's really a SharePoint Document Library behind...

ownCloud
ownCloud
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Cole M.
CM
Cole M.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising

You have complete control. You host it on your own server (or can pay them to host as well) and control every aspect of access to your data. You can create more users, change permissions, add new apps to extend functionality, really anything you can think...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Computer Software

Multiple updates broke the software and it took hours to get it back working - some data was lost

Alternatives
Microsoft OneDrive for Business
Microsoft OneDrive for Business Alternatives
Google Workspace
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ownCloud
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Nextcloud
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Discussions
Microsoft OneDrive for Business
Microsoft OneDrive for Business Discussions
Which is better Drop box or One drive
14 comments
James M.
JM
One drive is the best. It is very secure and user friendly. Read more
Can you save pictures as well as documents in one drive
6 comments
Jamie J.
JJ
Yes, you can save pictures to OneDrive. In fact, you can save all sorts of file types as long as you have the space to do so. Read more
Is there any way to see your files on the web?
6 comments
Jamie J.
JJ
Visit https://onedrive.live.com and sign in.Read more
ownCloud
ownCloud Discussions
i need a software to store my digital data.
2 comments
Stef H.
SH
Thank you for sharing your precious experience with us regarding your use of ownCloud! We're delighted to hear that it has proven to be an essential device...Read more
Which type of server do you recommend to install Owncloud?
1 comment
JG
I put mine on a Raspberry Pi 3B+. It really depends on what you plan to do with it...Read more
How can I upgrade from 15GB free
1 comment
ahmad b.
AB
I want more inspiration in this application, because this is the era of the world of technology that allows us to make money via the internet.Read more